Aah!! I missed a shift

Fox Body · 09-16-2003, 11:36 AM

Man I HATE doing that. Some of you know by my other thread "Stumbling over 4000" that I just changed my ignition coil. I just took the car on a test drive to see if that solved the problem and it seems to have. Only thing, on the second test, goin from 1rst to 2nd I ground 2nd kinda hard, but let off quickly. First time I've ever ground 2nd... this was the first time I took the car out today and I guess wasn't fully awake, mentally. I know I shouldn't be worried about it since it's not something that I do all the time. It's just that this is my new (as of April 2003) GT and my daily driver and I don't wanna tear it up.

I need some consolation.

I know I'm gonna beat myself over the head all day about this......................

09-16-2003, 12:50 PM

You are seriously posting because you missed a shift?!

That's funny. I hate when that happens man. But your fine. Missing a shift, every once in a while is ok. As long as your trans doesn't begin having trouble going into that gear now? But I wouldn't sweat it. You gotta drive the hell out of your car...that's why we mod them out right...to get that adrenaline rush?!

Mach 1 · 09-16-2003, 05:32 PM

Dude, dont sweat it, aint the first time you missed a shift, and it aint gonna be the last. Happens to everybody, no big deal.

Fox Body · 09-16-2003, 09:54 PM

Yeah, I know it shouldn't be a big deal.

The tranny shifts fine... I dunno, I've missed shifts b4 (a few times going from 2nd to 3rd--BEFORE the Tri-AX), but I never b4 ground the stinking gear like I did today. Really annoys me! Makes me cringe.

The '92 is my daily car so I gotta go easy on it. The '79 is for dishing out punishment.

Anyways, thanks for the consoling, guys.

Mach 1 · 09-17-2003, 10:28 AM

A little grinding hear and there isnt a biggie, but if you are really that concerned, just change the tranny oil.

09-16-2003, 11:36 AM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Aah!! I missed a shift Man I HATE doing that. Some of you know by my other thread "Stumbling over 4000" that I just changed my ignition coil. I just took the car on a test drive to see if that solved the problem and it seems to have. Only thing, on the second test, goin from 1rst to 2nd I ground 2nd kinda hard, but let off quickly. First time I've ever ground 2nd... this was the first time I took the car out today and I guess wasn't fully awake, mentally. I know I shouldn't be worried about it since it's not something that I do all the time. It's just that this is my new (as of April 2003) GT and my daily driver and I don't wanna tear it up. I need some consolation. I know I'm gonna beat myself over the head all day about this...................... __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

09-16-2003, 12:50 PM	#2
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	Ha-ha! You are seriously posting because you missed a shift?! That's funny. I hate when that happens man. But your fine. Missing a shift, every once in a while is ok. As long as your trans doesn't begin having trouble going into that gear now? But I wouldn't sweat it. You gotta drive the hell out of your car...that's why we mod them out right...to get that adrenaline rush?! Last edited by Simi Stang; 09-16-2003 at 02:02 PM..

09-16-2003, 05:32 PM	#3
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Dude, dont sweat it, aint the first time you missed a shift, and it aint gonna be the last. Happens to everybody, no big deal. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

09-16-2003, 09:54 PM	#4
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Yeah, I know it shouldn't be a big deal. The tranny shifts fine... I dunno, I've missed shifts b4 (a few times going from 2nd to 3rd--BEFORE the Tri-AX), but I never b4 ground the stinking gear like I did today. Really annoys me! Makes me cringe. The '92 is my daily car so I gotta go easy on it. The '79 is for dishing out punishment. Anyways, thanks for the consoling, guys. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

09-17-2003, 10:28 AM	#5
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	A little grinding hear and there isnt a biggie, but if you are really that concerned, just change the tranny oil. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

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